Jharkhand Budget 2026-27 | 25 Feb 2026

Why in News?

The Jharkhand government presented its budget for the financial year 2026–27, titled the ‘Abua Dishom’ budget, with an outlay of ₹1.58 lakh crore in the State Assembly. The budget was presented by Finance Minister Radhakrishna Kishore, emphasising inclusive growth, social justice and infrastructure development.

Key Points:

  • Budget Overview: The total budget size for 2026-27 is ₹1,58,560 crore, reflecting about a 9% increase from the previous year’s budget of ₹1.45 lakh crore. 
    • Theme: The theme ‘Abua Dishom’ (our own) underscores the government’s focus on development that reaches every section of society.
  • Fiscal Framework (₹ Crore): 
    • Total Revenue Receipts:  136210.04

    • Total Revenue Expenditure: 120851.90

    • Capital Receipts: 22349.96

    • Capital Expenditure: 37708.10

    • Revenue Deficit: 15358.14 (2.46% of GSDP)

    • Effective Revenue Deficit: 28102.28 (4.50% of GSDP)

    • Fiscal deficit: 13595.79 (2.18% of GSDP) 

    • Primary deficit: 7075.83 (1.13% of GSDP)

    • Debt-to-GSDP ratio:  25.3%

    • Total Receipts: 158560 .

    • Total Expenditure: 158560

  • Sector Wise Allocation (₹ Crore):

    • Social Sector: ₹67,459.54 crore

    • General Sector: ₹32,055.83 crore

    • Economic Sector: ₹59,044.63 crore

    • Agriculture & Allied Sectors: ₹4,884.20 crore

    • Women & Child Development: ₹22,995.69 crore

    • Gender Budget: ₹34,211.27 croreTotal Health Budget: ₹7,990.30 crore

    • Energy Sector: ₹11,197.89 crore

  • Key Allocation (₹ Crore):

    • Birsa Seed Production Scheme: ₹145 crore

    • Soil & Water Conservation: ₹475.50 crore

    • Solar-powered Irrigation: ₹75 crore

    • Farm Machinery Distribution: ₹80 crore

    • Jharkhand Millet Mission: ₹25 crore

    • Crop Insurance: ₹400 crore

    • Storage & Cold Chain Infrastructure: ₹322 crore

    • Rural Development: ₹12,346.90 crore

    • Irrigation Projects: ₹1,137.10 crore

    • Water Resources Department: ₹2,714.71 crore

    • Abua Awas Yojana: ₹4,100 crore for housing projects

    • Maiyan Samman Yojana (monthly support for women): ₹14,065.57 crore

    • Universal Pension Scheme: ₹3,517.23 crore

    • National Pension Schemes: ₹1,463.58 crore

    • School Education: ₹16,251.43 crore

    • Higher & Technical Education: ₹2,564.45 crore

  • Social Welfare and Women Empowerment: Under the Jharkhand Mukhyamantri Maiya Samman Yojana, eligible women between the ages of 18 and 50 are entitled to receive ₹2,500 per month directly in their bank accounts as part of the state’s financial support programme for women.
  • Agriculture and Rural Development: Agriculture remains a priority, with increased allocations for seed production, soil and water conservation, solar-powered irrigation, farm machinery support and the Millet Mission. The rural development outlay includes substantial funds for housing, irrigation and water resource projects.
  • Education and Skill Development: Education receives considerable attention, with large allocations for elementary and secondary education, expansion of technical education, new universities and focus on teacher training and digital learning initiatives.
  • Healthcare Expansion: The health budget includes provisions for specialised schemes such as cancer treatment, upgraded medical facilities, and the launch of 750 Abua Dawakhana clinics across the state.
  • Infrastructure and Energy: Major allocations have been proposed for road construction, rural works, energy sector development including power plant expansion, free electricity units for eligible households and renewable energy subsidies.
  • Industrial Growth & Investments: Jharkhand aims to attract significant investments, with proposals worth over ₹1.24 lakh crore and potential job creation. The state’s first participation at the World Economic Forum reflects efforts to position itself as a destination for sustainable growth, especially in green energy and mineral sectors.
  • PESA Implementation: The Panchayats (Extension to Scheduled Areas) Act (PESA) was implemented from January 2, 2026, empowering Gram Sabhas in Scheduled Areas with increased control over local resources and community decisions.
  • Significance: The ‘Abua Dishom’ budget underscores the state government’s commitment to inclusive and sustainable development by balancing welfare spending with capital investment in education, health, infrastructure and agriculture. 
    • It aims to uplift marginalized communities, boost rural livelihoods and enhance Jharkhand’s economic prospects.